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Jubilee is here!

The 2017 Jupiter Jubilee is planned for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Jupiter Community Center, at 200 Military Trail in Jupiter. A child enjoys the fun last year at the Jubilee.(Photo: ANDREA LUSSIER/SPECIAL TO THE COURIER NEWSWEEKLY)

The Merriam-Webster dictionary definition of Jubilee is: “A special anniversary of an event, especially one celebrating 25 or 50 years of a reign or activity."

According to the Town of Jupiter, Jubilee means the most special town occurrence of the year — a grand event celebrating all that makes Jupiter amazing ... The Jupiter Jubilee!

Every year better than the last ...

The 2017 Jupiter Jubilee is planned for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Jupiter Community Center, at 200 Military Trail in Jupiter.

Town officials work tirelessly throughout the year to ensure this festival is the ultimate display of community kinship. As always, a treat for the town, it is free and open to the public

Back in 2000, at the Town’s 75th Anniversary Celebration, the Jubilee kicked off. Since then, it has been an annual event.

And has it grown?

Every year seems better than the last — and there is always something new and exciting to enjoy. And getting there is simple.

Free parking

Although the parking lot in front of the Jupiter Town Center is always crowded, there is free parking at Jupiter High School, located just south of the Community Center. Better than that, there is also a free shuttle that will leave and return to and from the Jubilee throughout the day.

“My kids love the shuttle,” said Anna Gereria, of Jupiter, laughing. “It’s like part of the fun for them.”

Once at the festival, there is something for all ages to enjoy.

Some choose to relax and listen to the bands that play throughout the day, or dance to the music played by the DJ. Some would rather watch the shows put on by local performance teams, or watch the Jupiter Police K-9 and SWAT Team Demo.

Kids, many with faces painted from the face-painting booth, can be seen running around the fun zone.

Giant inflatables, rock climbing, bungee jumping

Giant inflatables and games are always a big hit. As well, the rock climbing wall and bungee jumper are busy all day long.

Parents mingle close by, chatting with neighbors and friends, enjoying not spending a fortune to have their children have fun at a fair.

“It’s fun; I always see a ton of people I know,” said Jennie Katzof, Jupiter. "So does my son — he just loves the Jubilee!”

Lunch, beer, wine, ice cream

Maybe eat some lunch or some sweets and treats?

Perhaps one would enjoy a nice cold beer or glass of vino?

The ice cream truck is always a festival favorite!

Once inside the community center, there are several fairs and expos to browse through. New to the Jubilee this year is a cornhole tournament. That's a competition fun to watch or even participate in.

See you there!

So mark your calendars and plan to join the town celebration where, no matter what your pleasure, there is something sure to entertain even the pickiest fair-goers.